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France’s M51.3 and the role of hidden submarines in second-strike deterrence
A post argues that carrying the missile aboard a submarine designed to stay hidden strengthens France’s ability to retaliate after a first strike.
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A post argues that the strategic significance of France’s M51.3 lies not only in its intercontinental reach, but also in its submarine launch platform. The author says a submarine designed to remain hidden at sea strengthens France’s second-strike capability, leaving an adversary to reckon with retaliation even after a first strike.
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